second gear

/ˈsɛkɪnd gɪr/
/ˈsɛkənd gɪə/
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Definitions of second gear
  1. noun
    the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
    synonyms: second
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    type of:
    gear, gear mechanism
    a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
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